Specialist Accountants for Opticians & Optometrists
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GOS income reconciliation, VAT apportionment between exempt sight tests and taxable dispensing, stock control and owner profit extraction.
Self-assessment, IR35 status on agency work, GOC and professional fees, mileage between practices and equipment claims.
Management accounts per branch, partial exemption calculations, payroll for optical assistants and funding for new sites.
Ophthalmology and refractive surgery providers: company accounts, VAT on cosmetic versus medical treatment and capital allowances on equipment.
Incorporation reviews, capital allowances on OCT scanners and consulting room fit-out, and profit extraction planning for practice owners.
Payroll for optometrists, dispensing opticians and optical assistants, plus auto-enrolment, statutory pay and locum payments.
Cloud bookkeeping that reconciles GOS payments, private fees and retail till takings so your figures are accurate all year.
Sight tests are exempt while frames and lenses are taxable, so a mixed supply needs apportioning. We use an HMRC-acceptable method and defend it if queried.
Reports showing tests per day, dispensing conversion, margin per branch and profit trends, so decisions are based on real numbers.
Optical practices combine clinical work with retail, which makes the finances more layered than they first appear. Professional fees, stock, equipment and VAT considerations all interact, and getting the detail right matters for both tax reporting and day-to-day decisions.
GOS income, voucher values, partial exemption and dispensing margin — no explaining required.
Independents, multiples and locum optometrists each get a different service, not a template.
We use a defensible apportionment method and keep the workings ready in case HMRC asks.
One agreed monthly fee with no hourly billing and no surprises at year end.
Management accounts that show where the profit actually comes from, test by test and branch by branch.
You deal with the same qualified person every time, by phone or email, not a call centre.
We begin by getting to know your practice and understanding your unique needs. This step ensures we have a clear picture of your operations and your goals.
Based on our initial discussion, we create a personalised plan designed specifically for you. The aim is to keep everything organised and easy to follow. You can rest assured that your numbers are being handled with expert precision.
From there, we take care of the ongoing work and keep you updated with reports. You’ll always know what’s happening, and we’re always here to answer your questions, ensuring you have a clear picture of your financial health at all times.
Using the latest technology to offer customised financial strategies that help healthcare practices grow and thrive.
A dedicated accountant for opticians who understands GOS income, stock and dispensing margin.
Our team is here whenever you need guidance. We offer unlimited support to ensure your financial management is always on point.
Our team has over 100 years of combined accountancy experience.
Never Miss any deadline with our automated email reminders.
We’re an ICAEW, ACCA & AAT accredited Firm.
Take a back seat and let our expert accountants handle everything. Here’s how easy it is to get started with us:
Reach out to us, and we’ll discuss your needs and how we can help your healthcare practice thrive.
We’ll send over a simple letter to formalise our partnership and get everything in motion.
If you're switching, we’ll take care of contacting your previous accountants to make the transition smooth.
From there, sit back and relax. We’ll manage your accounts, taxes, and everything in between, keeping your practice running smoothly.
They handle the accounting and tax work that optical professionals and practices need, from bookkeeping and annual accounts to Self Assessment, Corporation Tax, payroll and VAT support where it applies. The focus is on keeping professional income, optical goods, stock, equipment and expenses recorded accurately, so reporting and tax filings reflect how the practice actually operates.
Support is available for independent opticians, optometrists, dispensing opticians, self-employed locums and optical practice owners, as well as partnerships and limited companies. Because these arrangements differ, the accounting work is tailored to how each professional or business earns income, holds stock and is structured.
Yes. Self-employed optometrists and dispensing opticians often need help with Self Assessment, record keeping and allowable expenses, particularly where income comes from several practices or locum assignments. Sole traders and partners have different filing and reporting requirements from limited companies, so the support is matched to your structure.
Bookkeeping underpins everything else, so it is usually the starting point. Records can be kept in a way that separates professional fees from sales of spectacles, contact lenses and other goods. Self Assessment depends on your structure and income sources, and deadlines and allowances vary by individual circumstances, so advice is always tailored.
Frames, lenses, contact lenses and consumables are stock, and how they are counted and valued affects your profit figures. Expenses such as equipment, practice premises, insurance and professional fees need to be categorised correctly, because not every cost is treated the same way for tax purposes. Accurate, consistent records make year-end reporting far simpler.
They are goods sold by the practice, so they sit alongside professional services in your accounts and normally need to be tracked separately, with stock and cost of sales recorded accurately. VAT treatment can differ between professional services and optical goods, so how each supply is classified matters and depends on the specific circumstances.
VAT depends on your turnover and the nature of your supplies. An optical business may provide professional services and also sell spectacles, contact lenses and other goods, and these can be treated differently for VAT. Registration thresholds, exemptions and rates should always be checked against your individual circumstances rather than assumed.
Yes, switching is usually simpler than people expect. We can take over your existing records, review what has been done and set up bookkeeping, payroll and reporting to suit your optical business. Timing around your year end and filing deadlines is worth planning, and we can talk that through with you.
